How many passengers can a Boeing 757 carry?

How many passengers can a Boeing 757 carry?

How many passengers can a Boeing 757 carry?

Although Boeing stopped production of the 757 in 2004, it supports the aircraft and still manufacturers its parts. That’s because it’s a very popular jet and a mainstay in many commercial fleets. The 757 has a cabin capacity for up to 239 passengers.

What is a B752?

the Boeing 757 number 1050 was produced as the last 757 to Shanghai Airlines in 2005. The B752 is member of the B757 family of aircraft. Note: Common practice is to consider B757 as ‘HEAVY’ (H) for the purpose of assessing wake turbulence generated by this aircraft.

Why was the Boeing 757 discontinued?

Boeing produced more than 900 of the 757-200 model and around 100 of the 757-300 model before the aircraft ceased production in 2004. Boeing ceased production because, at the time, airlines were looking for smaller planes such as the A319/A320 and the B737.

What kind of plane is the Boeing 757?

Subsequent versions to appear are the 757-200PF Package Freighter, a pure freighter, and the 757-200M Combi (only one has been built). The standard passenger aircraft is designated the 757-200, there being no -100. The stretched 757-300 is described separately.

Is there such a thing as a 757-200?

The standard passenger aircraft is designated the 757-200, there being no -100. The stretched 757-300 is described separately. Initial sales of the 757 were fairly slow, however orders picked up significantly in the mid to late 1980s as traffic on routes previously served by smaller 727s and 737s grew to require the 757’s extra capacity.

Where was the final assembly line for the 757 built?

Boeing built a final assembly line in Washington at its Renton factory, home of 707, 727, and 737 production, to produce the 757. Early in the development program, Boeing, British Airways, and Rolls-Royce unsuccessfully lobbied the British aircraft industry to manufacture 757 wings.

How big is the wing span of a 757?

Boeing 757-200: initial production passenger aircraft: Boeing 757-200 Freighter: developed by Pemco Aeroplex as conversion to existing 757 aircraft: wingspan: 38.05 meter (124 ft 10 in) wing chord; at root: 8.20 meter 26 ft 11 in) wing chord; at tip: 1.73 meter (5 ft 8 in) wing aspect ration: 7.8: